Green Goddess Wedge Salad
Green Goddess Wedge Salad is a fresh American classic featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, creamy avocado herb dressing, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and red onion. This colorful salad is perfect as a light lunch, starter, or satisfying main course.
Equipment
- blender or food processor
- Large skillet
- Knife
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- ¼ cup freshly chopped chives
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1½ cups red and yellow grape tomatoes halved
- 6 slices bacon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
- Transfer the bacon to paper towels and allow it to cool.
- Crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- Add the avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, basil, parsley, chives, garlic, and olive oil to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add a tablespoon of water at a time until the dressing reaches your preferred consistency.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cut the iceberg lettuce into four wedges.
- Arrange each wedge on a serving plate.
- Top with the tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled bacon.
- Drizzle generously with the Green Goddess dressing.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Cook the bacon until perfectly crisp so it adds plenty of texture to every bite. Blend the dressing until completely smooth for the creamiest Green Goddess flavor. Keep the lettuce chilled until serving for the freshest and crispiest texture. This salad is delicious as a starter or topped with grilled chicken for a complete meal.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc highlights the fresh herbs and creamy avocado dressing. For another refreshing pairing, enjoy a chilled Pinot Grigio with this colorful salad.Nutrition values
Calories: 380 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 30 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Sodium: 520 mg | Sugar: 5 g